Dr. StevenChu gives a keynote address marking the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Department of Energy (DOE). He highlights outstanding achievements of the Department and its scientists. Several of the Department's many Nobel Prize winners over the years are mentioned.

Department of Energy Letter from Secretary StevenChu to Energy Department Employees Letter from Secretary StevenChu to Energy Department Employees February 1, 2013 - 11:00am Addthis U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu during an online town hall to discuss President Obama's clean energy and innovation agenda on January 11, 2011. | Photo by Charles Watkins, Contractor, Energy Department U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu during an online town hall to discuss President Obama's clean energy

Schwarzenegger to Hold Conference Call with Students from College and University Energy Clubs Across the Country | Department of Energy Energy Secretary StevenChu and Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to Hold Conference Call with Students from College and University Energy Clubs Across the Country FRIDAY: Energy Secretary StevenChu and Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to Hold Conference Call with Students from College and University Energy Clubs Across the Country April 21, 2011 -

Department of Energy Meets with Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle Energy Secretary StevenChu Meets with Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle March 3, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu met with Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today about the important investments in the President's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - investments that will help Wisconsin and other states to create jobs, save families on their energy bills and address the climate crisis. Secretary

Visits Oak Ridge Energy Secretary StevenChu Visits Oak Ridge March 23, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis OAK RIDGE, TN - At an event earlier this afternoon at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced that DOE has issued a five-year extension to its current management and operating contractor, UT-Battelle, LLC, for the continued operation of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. While at Oak Ridge, Secretary Chu also met with staff from the

Department of Energy President-Elect Obama Nominates Dr. StevenChu as Energy Secretary President-Elect Obama Nominates Dr. StevenChu as Energy Secretary December 17, 2008 - 2:30pm Addthis Photo of StevenChu. President-elect Barack Obama has nominated Dr. StevenChu, the current director of DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), to be the next Secretary of Energy. Dr. Chu won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1997 and has run LBNL since 2004. Prior to that time, he was a

Heat Pump at the Colorado State Capitol | Department of Energy Groundbreaking for Geothermal Heat Pump at the Colorado State Capitol Statement by Energy Secretary StevenChu on Groundbreaking for Geothermal Heat Pump at the Colorado State Capitol October 26, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis "Today's announcement is another example of how the Recovery Act is benefiting Colorado and states across the country. This project will help save taxpayers money, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and

Department of Energy the Nobel Laureate Symposium Statement of Secretary StevenChu on the Nobel Laureate Symposium May 28, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis The Nobel Laureate Symposium has been a valuable opportunity to collaborate with the world's best scientists on the important energy, economic and climate challenges the world faces. Today's Declaration by the Nobel Laureates reflects the consensus of scientists both that the threat of global warming is real and that it is not yet too late for us

Building the American Clean Energy Economy | Department of Energy Op-Ed by Secretary of Energy StevenChu and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis: Building the American Clean Energy Economy Op-Ed by Secretary of Energy StevenChu and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis: Building the American Clean Energy Economy April 22, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis To commemorate Earth Day, the op-ed below on green jobs and energy independence by Secretaries StevenChu and Hilda Solis ran in the following papers yesterday

to Visit Research Center in East Hartford | Department of Energy StevenChu, U.S. Representatives Larson and Courtney to Visit Research Center in East Hartford U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu, U.S. Representatives Larson and Courtney to Visit Research Center in East Hartford February 3, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - Tomorrow, Friday, February 4, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu will travel to East Hartford, Conn. to visit United Technologies Research Center, which has received

on Energy and Water Development of the House Committee on Appropriations - As Prepared for Delivery | Department of Energy Oral Testimony of Energy Secretary StevenChu at the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development of the House Committee on Appropriations - As Prepared for Delivery UPDATED: Oral Testimony of Energy Secretary StevenChu at the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development of the House Committee on Appropriations - As Prepared for Delivery March 15, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis

Subcommittee | Department of Energy Statement on Final Report from Natural Gas Subcommittee Energy Secretary StevenChu Statement on Final Report from Natural Gas Subcommittee August 18, 2011 - 2:31pm Addthis Washington DC --- The Natural Gas Subcommittee of the Secretary Energy Advisory Board today submitted its final 90-day report on recommendations to reduce the environmental impacts from shale gas production to Energy Secretary StevenChu. Earlier this year, President Obama announced a

Commerce Committee - As Prepared for Delivery | Department of Energy Oral Testimony of Energy Secretary StevenChu at the House Energy and Commerce Committee - As Prepared for Delivery Oral Testimony of Energy Secretary StevenChu at the House Energy and Commerce Committee - As Prepared for Delivery March 16, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis Chairman Upton, Ranking Member Waxman, Mr. Barton, Mr. Dingell and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the President's Fiscal Year

College Commencement | Department of Energy Pomona College Commencement Secretary StevenChu's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery at the Pomona College Commencement May 15, 2011 - 1:04pm Addthis Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Sunday, May 15, 2011 Secretary StevenChu President Oxtoby, trustees, faculty, family, friends and most importantly, the class of 2011, thank you for letting me share this wonderful day with you. To the new graduates: Congratulations on your achievements. I feel

Cell Research | Department of Energy President Obama's Decision on Stem Cell Research Statement of Secretary StevenChu on President Obama's Decision on Stem Cell Research March 9, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - Energy Secretary StevenChu made the following statement regarding President Obama's decision to allow promising stem cell research to go forward under strict ethical guidelines: "One of the reasons I joined President Obama's cabinet was his commitment to making

On Sept. 14, 2009, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu addressed the 2009 IAEA General Conference delegation. Chu is the first Cabinet official to discuss President Obama's nuclear security and nonproliferation agenda outside the United States since the President delivered his landmark speech in Prague in April 2009.

of Scientific and Technical Information StevenChu Topic OSTI and Its Mission Highlighted in Secretary Chu's Policy Statement on Scientific Integrity by Peter Lincoln 17 May, 2012 in Science Communications The Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) plays an integral role in ensuring transparency and access to the results of the Department of Energy's scientific efforts - and such transparency and access help assure DOE's scientific integrity, according to a policy statement

Facility in Upstate New York | Department of Energy New Clean Energy Manufacturing Facility in Upstate New York Statement by Energy Secretary StevenChu on New Clean Energy Manufacturing Facility in Upstate New York October 14, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu issued the following statement on today's announcement by Universal Display Corporation (UDC) that the company has selected Canandaigua, New York for the site of a new clean energy facility to

The third annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit was held in Washington D.C. in February, 2012. The event brought together key players from across the energy ecosystem - researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials - to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of energy technologies. Dr. StevenChu, Energy Secretary, gave the first keynote presentation of the day. He discusses how President Obama's 'all-of-the-above' approach to energy will help the Unites States solve 21st century global energy challenges and maintain its leadership as an exporter of energy technology. Secretary of Energy StevenChu highlighted our vulnerability to price fluctuations in the fuel markets, most recently to oil and gasoline, as well as our inability to drill our way out of the problem. Secretary Chu made the case for leveraging energy innovation in order to reduce our exposure to oil price fluctuations and improve the U.S.'s economic competitiveness.

The third annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit was held in Washington D.C. in February, 2012. The event brought together key players from across the energy ecosystem - researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials - to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of energy technologies. This video captures a session called 'Fireside Chat' that featured StevenChu, the Secretary of Energy, and Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft Corporation. The session is moderated by John Podesta, Chair of the Center for American Progress. Energy Secretary StevenChu and Microsoft Founder and Chairman Bill Gates exchanged ideas about how small businesses and innovators can overcome the challenges that face many startups.

Union Address, Commitment to Clean Energy | Department of Energy Bay Area to Highlight State of the Union Address, Commitment to Clean Energy Energy Secretary StevenChu to Travel to Bay Area to Highlight State of the Union Address, Commitment to Clean Energy January 31, 2012 - 7:38pm Addthis Washington, D.C. - As part of the Energy Department's ongoing efforts to highlight President Obama's State of the Union address and discuss the Obama Administration's commitment to American energy

and Natural Resources | Department of Energy Energy and Natural Resources Statement of StevenChu Secretary of Energy before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources March 5, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis United States Senate Washington, D.C. Chairman Bingaman, Ranking Member Murkowski and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to continue the conversation we began at my confirmation hearing. During that hearing, I touched on the enormous challenges

and Technology | Department of Energy Science and Technology Statement of StevenChu Secretary of Energy before the Committee on Science and Technology March 17, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Chairman Gordon, Ranking Member Hall, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to talk about new directions for energy research and development at the Department of Energy. Today, we import roughly 60 percent of our oil, draining resources from our economy and

Tribal Summit Secretary StevenChu Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thursday, May 5, 2011 Arlington, VA Good morning. Thank you all for joining us today, including those of you watching online. The Obama Administration is committed to strong engagement with Tribal Nations. As a sign of that commitment, you heard from Secretary Vilsack yesterday, and today you will also hear from Secretary Salazar, Administrator Jackson, and White House officials. When I started as Energy Secretary, I made a

Institute of New York University | Department of Energy Polytechnic Institute of New York University Secretary StevenChu's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University May 23, 2011 - 1:04pm Addthis President Hultin, provosts, trustees, faculty, family and friends, thank you for letting me share this wonderful day with you. I'm happy to return to NYU Polytechnic, or "Brooklyn Poly," as the school was known in the days when my father was on

Budget | Department of Energy Before the Committee on the Budget Statement of StevenChu Secretary of Energy Before the Committee on the Budget March 11, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis United States Senate Washington, D.C. March 11, 2009 Chairman Conrad, Ranking Member Gregg, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the President's Fiscal Year 2010 Budget. The President's Budget recognizes the enormous challenges and threats we face because of

The Fermi Award is a Presidential award and is one of the oldest and most prestigious science and technology honors bestowed by the U.S. Government. On May 7, 2012 it was conferred upon two exceptional scientists: Dr. Mildred Dresselhaus, 'for her scientific leadership, her major contributions to science and energy policy, her selfless work in science education and the advancement of diversity in the scientific workplace, and her highly original and impactful research,' and Dr. Burton Richter, 'for the breadth of his influence in the multiple disciplines of accelerator physics and particle physics, his profound scientific discoveries, his visionary leadership as SLAC Director, his leadership of science, and his notable contributions in energy and public policy.' Dr. John Holder, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, opened the ceremony, and Dr. Bill Brinkman, Director of DOE's Office of Science introduced the main speaker, Dr. StevenChu, U.S. Energy Secretary.

The Fermi Award is a Presidential award and is one of the oldest and most prestigious science and technology honors bestowed by the U.S. Government. On May 7, 2012 it was conferred upon two exceptional scientists: Dr. Mildred Dresselhaus, 'for her scientific leadership, her major contributions to science and energy policy, her selfless work in science education and the advancement of diversity in the scientific workplace, and her highly original and impactful research,' and Dr. Burton Richter, 'for the breadth of his influence in the multiple disciplines of accelerator physics and particle physics, his profound scientific discoveries, his visionary leadership as SLAC Director, his leadership of science, and his notable contributions in energy and public policy.' Dr. John Holder, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, opened the ceremony, and Dr. Bill Brinkman, Director of DOE's Office of Science introduced the main speaker, Dr. StevenChu, U.S. Energy Secretary.

October 28, 2011 RE: Recommendations on U. S. Grid Security _________________________________________________________________________ Introduction The US economy and life as we know it are becoming much more dependent on electricity and it is a fundamental responsibility of government to ensure our national security. Certainly, 100% security cannot be guaranteed or afforded, but the grid can be hardened in smart ways over time as the electric industry replaces aging assets and deploys new

Electricity Advisory Committee DATE: March 10, 2011 RE: Recommendations to Address Power Reliability Concerns Raised as a Result of Pending Environmental Regulations for Electric Generation Stations Introduction In response to longstanding Congressional requirements in the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and in response to more recent court orders, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been developing a series of proposed rules (herein, the "Regulations") that are

Named Cal Alumnus of the Year Secretary Chu Named Cal Alumnus of the Year April 21, 2011 - 6:39pm Addthis John Schueler John Schueler Former New Media Specialist, Office of Public Affairs Earlier this month, the Cal Alumni Association (CAA) honored Secretary StevenChu by naming him their 2011 Alumnus of the Year. The CAA cited Secretary Chu's "ground-breaking contributions to the fields of biophysics and atomic physics, commitment to addressing climate change, and transformative leadership

Department of Energy 09 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award Winners Secretary Chu Announces 2009 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award Winners December 16, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - US Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced today the winners of the 2009 E.O. Lawrence Award for their outstanding contributions in research and development supporting the Department of Energy and its missions. The six winners named today will receive a gold medal, a citation and $50,000. Winners will be honored

Secretary StevenChu provides his insights on the 2009 Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC. To view each of the houses in this year's competition and vote for your favorite, visit http://www.solardecathlon.org/virtual_tours/

Administration | (NNSA) StevenChu Sworn in as Secretary of Energy StevenChu Sworn in as Secretary of Energy Washington, DC StevenChu is sworn in as the twelfth Secretary of Energy

Steven Croley About Us Steven Croley - General Counsel Steven Croley was sworn in as General Counsel on May 21, 2014. Prior to joining the Department of Energy, he served in the Office of White House Counsel. From 2012-2014, he served as Deputy Assistant and Deputy Counsel to the President, and from 2011 to

to Visit Pantex Plant Tomorrow Secretary Chu to Visit Pantex Plant Tomorrow August 10, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu will visit the Pantex Plant tomorrow, Wednesday, August 11. The Pantex Plant is part of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. In addition to touring the plant, Secretary Chu will participate in briefings with technical experts and participate in an all hands meeting with plant employees. Secretary Chu

Veterans from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and the National Guard who work at the Department of Energy met Wednesday with Secretary StevenChu, who hosted more than a dozen former service members to thank them for their continued service to America.

U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will join President Barack Obama at the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. Following the summit, Secretary Chu will visit Tokyo to highlight the strong partnership between the United States and Japan.

Dr. Amit Goyal, a high temperature superconductivity (HTS) researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, was named a 2011 winner of the Department of Energy's Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award honoring U.S. scientists and engineers for exceptional contributions in research and development supporting DOE and its mission. Winner of the award in the inaugural category of Energy Science and Innovation, Dr. Goyal was cited for his work in 'pioneering research and transformative contributions to the field of applied high temperature superconductivity, including fundamental materials science advances and technical innovations enabling large-scale applications of these novel materials.' Following his basic research in grain-to-grain supercurrent transport, Dr. Goyal focused his energy in transitioning this fundamental understanding into cutting-edge technologies. Under OE sponsorship, Dr. Goyal co-invented the Rolling Assisted Bi-Axially Textured Substrate technology (RABiTS) that is used as a substrate for second generation HTS wires. OE support also led to the invention of Structural Single Crystal Faceted Fiber Substrate (SSIFFS) and the 3-D Self Assembly of Nanodot Columns. These inventions and associated R&D resulted in 7 R&D 100 Awards including the 2010 R&D Magazine's Innovator of the Year Award, 3 Federal Laboratory Consortium Excellence in Technology Transfer National Awards, a DOE Energy100 Award and many others. As a world authority on HTS materials, Dr. Goyal has presented OE-sponsored results in more than 150 invited talks, co-authored more than 350 papers and is a fellow of 7 professional societies.

Communities Secretary Chu Announces New Efforts to Promote Clean Energy in Tribal Communities Secretary StevenChu WASHINGTON � U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today two new initiatives to promote tribal energy development and continue strengthening the partnership between the Department of Energy and tribal nations. Up to $10 million will be available this year through DOE�s Tribal Energy Program to support the evaluation, development and deployment of energy efficiency and

Opinion Piece in Times of London Secretary Chu Opinion Piece in Times of London May 27, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis London, England - The Tuesday, May 26, 2009 edition of the Times of London includes the following opinion piece from Energy Secretary StevenChu highlighting President Obama's commitment to improving America's energy policy and addressing the global climate crisis: America has been slow to respond to climate change, but its new Secretary of Energy, Nobel prizewinner StevenChu, is

Weatherize Their Homes | Department of Energy Donovan and Chu Announce Partnership to Help Working Families Weatherize Their Homes Secretaries Donovan and Chu Announce Partnership to Help Working Families Weatherize Their Homes February 27, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Philadelphia, PA - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary StevenChu today announced a major partnership between HUD and DOE that will streamline

Sequestration | Department of Energy Billion Investment for Carbon Capture and Sequestration Secretary Chu Announces $3 Billion Investment for Carbon Capture and Sequestration December 4, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - US Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today the selection of three new projects with a value of $3.18 billion to accelerate the development of advanced coal technologies with carbon capture and storage at commercial-scale. Secretary Chu made today's announcement

Department of Energy Secretary Chu Announces Carbon Capture and Storage Simulation Initiative Secretary Chu Announces Carbon Capture and Storage Simulation Initiative September 8, 2010 - 1:00pm Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced today the creation of the Carbon Capture and Storage Simulation Initiative with an investment of up to $40 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The partnership announced today will bring together national

Announcement | Department of Energy Secretaries Chu and Salazar to Make Major Renewable Energy Announcement TOMORROW: Secretaries Chu and Salazar to Make Major Renewable Energy Announcement December 15, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC --- Secretary of Energy StevenChu and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will hold a news media teleconference tomorrow, Thursday, December 16, 2010 to make a major announcement regarding renewable energy development on public lands in the West.

| Department of Energy Chu's Op-Ed on Small Modular Reactors in the Wall Street Journal Secretary Chu's Op-Ed on Small Modular Reactors in the Wall Street Journal March 23, 2010 - 12:24pm Addthis Washington, D.C. - Today, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu on small modular reactors. The op-ed can be found here. The text of the op-ed is below: Small modular reactors will expand the ways we use atomic power. By StevenChu, Secretary of Energy Wall

Department of Energy Release: U.S. Energy Secretary Chu at BP Command Center in Houston Photo Release: U.S. Energy Secretary Chu at BP Command Center in Houston May 28, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington D.C. --- At the request of President Obama, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu has been helping oversee BP's "top kill" efforts from the BP Command Center in Houston. Below are two photographs from this week. Photo credit: Department of Energy. Secretary StevenChu and National

Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced a determination and market impact analysis authorizing uranium transfers to fund accelerated cleanup activities at the Portsmouth Site in Piketon, Ohio, through the third quarter of calendar year 2013.

Earlier today, Secretary StevenChu traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to discuss President Obama’s blueprint for an American economy built to last – a blueprint which includes support for energy innovation and advanced manufacturing.

U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced an agreement with the FutureGen Alliance that advances the construction of the first commercial scale, fully integrated, carbon capture and sequestration project in the country in Mattoon, Illinois.

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu, joined Senator Richard Durbin, University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer and Argonne Director Eric Isaacs to break ground for Argonne's new Energy and Sciences building.

U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the selection of 71 university research project awards as part of the Department of Energy's investments in cutting-edge nuclear energy research and development (R&D).

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that projects by Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Hydrogen Energy International LLC have been selected for up to $408 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Secretary Chu Readout of President Obama's Call With Secretary Chu May 25, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis President Obama spoke with Energy Secretary StevenChu tonight by telephone from Air Force One. Secretary Chu briefed the President on his scientific and technical assessment of BP's plans for a possible "top kill" and what the next steps will be if BP's "top kill" fails to stop to leak. At the request of President Obama, Secretary Chu has been leading a team of top scientists

Nationwide as Part of Grid Modernization Effort | Department of Energy Five Million Smart Meters Installed Nationwide as Part of Grid Modernization Effort Energy Secretary Chu Announces Five Million Smart Meters Installed Nationwide as Part of Grid Modernization Effort June 13, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - At a White House Grid Modernization event today, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu announced that more than five million smart meters have been installed nationwide

Efficiency Competition | Department of Energy Montana Schools Win National Student Efficiency Competition Energy Secretary Chu Announces Montana Schools Win National Student Efficiency Competition May 2, 2012 - 3:05pm Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced the winners of the America's Home Energy Education Challenge, a national student competition designed to encourage students and their families to take action to start saving money by saving energy. A team

Weatherize Their Homes | Department of Energy Donovan Sign Agreement to Help Working Families Weatherize Their Homes Secretaries Chu and Donovan Sign Agreement to Help Working Families Weatherize Their Homes May 6, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary StevenChu today announced an important step forward in the partnership between HUD and DOE to streamline and better

Obama's State of the Union Blueprint to Build an Economy that Lasts | Department of Energy Tour Sandia National Laboratories and Highlight President Obama's State of the Union Blueprint to Build an Economy that Lasts Secretary Chu to Tour Sandia National Laboratories and Highlight President Obama's State of the Union Blueprint to Build an Economy that Lasts January 25, 2012 - 2:36pm Addthis Washington D.C. - On Thursday, January 26, Energy Secretary StevenChu will travel to Albuquerque,

Department of Energy $100 Million for Advanced Research Projects Secretary Chu Announces $100 Million for Advanced Research Projects December 7, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced today that a second round of funding opportunities for transformational energy research projects that will be made available through the Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). At an event today with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke,

Department of Energy 30 Million for Advanced Research Projects Secretary Chu Announces $130 Million for Advanced Research Projects April 20, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that up to $130 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will be made available to develop five new program areas that could spark critical breakthrough technologies and secure America's energy future. Today's funding

Efficiency of the American Economy | Department of Energy 56 Million Investment to Improve the Energy Efficiency of the American Economy Secretary Chu Announces $256 Million Investment to Improve the Energy Efficiency of the American Economy June 1, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced plans to provide $256 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency improvements in major industrial

Technology and Communications Sectors | Department of Energy 7 Million to Improve Efficiency in Information Technology and Communications Sectors Secretary Chu Announces $47 Million to Improve Efficiency in Information Technology and Communications Sectors January 6, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that the Department of Energy is awarding $47 million for 14 projects across the country to support the development of new technologies that can

Department of Energy 11 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award Winners Secretary Chu Announces 2011 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award Winners November 28, 2011 - 9:33am Addthis Washington, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced today the winners of the 2011 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award for their outstanding contributions in research and development supporting the Department of Energy and its missions. Nine winners were named today in eight categories. Winners in each category will receive

Department of Energy Changes to Expedite Economic Recovery Funding Secretary Chu Announces Changes to Expedite Economic Recovery Funding February 19, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON D.C. --- Two days after President Obama signed the historic American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, Energy Secretary StevenChu announced a sweeping reorganization of the Department of Energy's dispersal of direct loans, loan guarantees and funding contained in the new recovery legislation. The goal of

Appliance Standards | Department of Energy Completion of Critical Energy Conservation Appliance Standards Secretary Chu Announces Completion of Critical Energy Conservation Appliance Standards September 1, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that the Department of Energy has completed energy efficiency standards for a critical group of appliances that will together save up to 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide once in effect. In

Heaters and Other Heating Products | Department of Energy Stringent Appliance Standards for Home Water Heaters and Other Heating Products Secretary Chu Announces More Stringent Appliance Standards for Home Water Heaters and Other Heating Products April 1, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that the Department has finalized higher energy efficiency standards for a key group of heating appliances that will together save consumers

Efficiency Projects | Department of Energy More than $155 Million for Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects Secretary Chu Announces More than $155 Million for Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects November 3, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC- Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that the Department of Energy is awarding more than $155 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 41 industrial energy efficiency projects across the country. These awards

Purchases of Energy Efficient Appliances | Department of Energy Rebate Program to Encourage Purchases of Energy Efficient Appliances Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $300 Million Rebate Program to Encourage Purchases of Energy Efficient Appliances July 14, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the availability of nearly $300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for state-run rebate programs for

Research and Fueling Infrastructure | Department of Energy Million Investment for Advanced Biofuels Research and Fueling Infrastructure Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $80 Million Investment for Advanced Biofuels Research and Fueling Infrastructure January 13, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the investment of nearly $80 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for advanced biofuels research and fueling

Data Set Research on DOE Supercomputers | Department of Energy Institute to Help Scientists Improve Massive Data Set Research on DOE Supercomputers Secretary Chu Announces New Institute to Help Scientists Improve Massive Data Set Research on DOE Supercomputers March 29, 2012 - 2:48pm Addthis Washington D.C. - Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced $5 million to establish the Scalable Data Management, Analysis and Visualization (SDAV) Institute as part of the Obama Administration's

Clean Energy | Department of Energy International Initiatives to Promote Clean Energy Secretary Chu Announces Progress on International Initiatives to Promote Clean Energy April 8, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu this week joined with energy ministers and high-level representatives from more than 20 governments to announce renewed support for 11 international clean energy initiatives at the second Clean Energy Ministerial in Abu Dhabi, United Arab

| Department of Energy Million Smart Grid Meters Installed Nationwide Secretary Chu Announces Two Million Smart Grid Meters Installed Nationwide August 31, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Columbus, OH - At an event today at Battelle headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced that two million smart grid meters have been installed across the country, helping to reduce energy costs for families and businesses. As a result of funding from the Recovery Act, smart grid

Projects in Indian Country | Department of Energy Support for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Indian Country Secretary Chu Highlights Support for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Indian Country November 5, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - Today at the White House Tribal Nations Conference, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu highlighted the Department of Energy's continued commitment to partnering with Native Americans to support the development of clean

for Energy Efficiency Cooperation | Department of Energy Joins with World Leaders to Sign International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation Secretary Chu Joins with World Leaders to Sign International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation May 24, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis The Department of Energy announced today that U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu joined with top energy leaders from around the world to launch the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation

Power Project | Department of Energy Offers $117 Million Conditional Commitment for Hawaii Wind Power Project Secretary Chu Offers $117 Million Conditional Commitment for Hawaii Wind Power Project March 5, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington DC --- U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced that the Department of Energy has offered a conditional commitment on a $117 million loan guarantee to finance the construction and start-up of an innovative 30 megawatt (MW) wind energy project in

Challenges in Talks with World Energy Ministers | Department of Energy Stresses Global Cooperation on Energy, Economic and Climate Challenges in Talks with World Energy Ministers Secretary Chu Stresses Global Cooperation on Energy, Economic and Climate Challenges in Talks with World Energy Ministers March 13, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - In recent discussions with a broad range of world energy ministers, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu has stressed the need for global cooperation

Energy Testimony to Senate Armed Services Committee Secretary Chu Testimony to Senate Armed Services Committee June 17, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC -- Secretary StevenChu testified today before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the New START Treaty. His prepared testimony is below: Chairman Levin, Ranking Member McCain, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on

Japanese Embassy Secretary Chu Visits Japanese Embassy March 25, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - Earlier this evening, Energy Secretary StevenChu visited the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C., to sign a book of condolence for the victims of the recent tsunami and earthquakes that have impacted the country. The Secretary also met with Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki to express his support for the people of Japan and to reaffirm the United States' continued commitment to assist the Japanese

Administration's Investments in American Energy and Innovation at Events Across the Nation | Department of Energy Highlight Obama Administration's Investments in American Energy and Innovation at Events Across the Nation Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Highlight Obama Administration's Investments in American Energy and Innovation at Events Across the Nation February 8, 2012 - 2:32pm Addthis Washington D.C. - This week, Energy Secretary StevenChu, Deputy Secretary Daniel

University Commencement | Department of Energy as Prepared for Delivery at the Washington University Commencement Secretary Chu's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery at the Washington University Commencement May 21, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Remarks of Secretary StevenChu- As Prepared for Delivery Washington University Friday, May 21, 2010 Chancellor Mark Wrighton, the Board of Trustees, faculty, family, and friends here today, thank you for letting me share this wonderful day with you. It is a

College Commencement | Department of Energy Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Commencement Secretary Chu's Remarks at the Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Commencement June 18, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Commencement Address Secretary StevenChu Thursday, June 18, 2009 President Henderson, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, family, friends, and, especially the new graduates, I am very pleased to be your

Prepared for Delivery | Department of Energy at the Harvard University Commencement - As Prepared for Delivery Secretary Chu's Remarks at the Harvard University Commencement - As Prepared for Delivery June 4, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Remarks of US Secretary StevenChu Harvard Commencement Address Thursday, June 4, 2009 Madame President Faust, members of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers, faculty, family, friends, and, most importantly, today's graduates, thank you for letting

Energy-Efficient Lighting | Department of Energy Announces Nearly $15 Million for Next Generation Energy-Efficient Lighting Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $15 Million for Next Generation Energy-Efficient Lighting June 7, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced nearly $15 million to support eight new research and development projects that will accelerate the development and deployment of high-efficiency solid-state lighting technologies like LEDs

Science | Department of Energy 1.2 Billion in Recovery Act Funding for Science Energy Secretary Chu Announces $1.2 Billion in Recovery Act Funding for Science March 23, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Upton, NY -- Energy Secretary StevenChu announced $1.2 billion in new science funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for major construction, laboratory infrastructure, and research efforts sponsored across the nation by the DOE Office of Science. Secretary Chu made the announcement

Research and Development | Department of Energy Secretary Chu Announces up to $62 Million for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development Secretary Chu Announces up to $62 Million for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development May 7, 2010 - 4:44pm Addthis Washington, D.C.-U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the selections of projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power

Energy Secretary StevenChuSteven: Thank you, Richard, and congratulations to Duke, although I have to confess I was rooting for the underdog. Anyway, it's a great pleasure to be here today to talk about something I care deeply about. And the message, the take-home message, is the United States has an incredible opportunity before it. We will need a new industrial revolution, that is to say, a revolution that gives us the energy we like, the energy that creates prosperity but in a different

Department of Energy Chu: U.S. Can "Lead this New Industrial Revolution" in Clean Energy Chu: U.S. Can "Lead this New Industrial Revolution" in Clean Energy July 22, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC- The Wednesday, July 22, 2009 edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch includes the following opinion piece from Energy Secretary StevenChu: Cleaning Up: Energy and Climate Bill Will Boost the Economy US ENERGY SECRETARY STEVENCHU Published: July 22, 2009 Over the next

of Energy Recalls Garden City High School Physics Teacher Secretary Chu Recalls Garden City High School Physics Teacher September 30, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis As part of President Obama's new initiative to recruit teachers, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu is featured in a Public Service Announcement (PSA) video recalling how his high school physics teacher inspired him to pursue a career in science. In the PSA, Secretary Chu shares how his teacher, Mr. Thomas Miner, changed his approach to

Department of Energy 1 Chemistry Nobel Laureate Secretary of Energy Chu Congratulates 2011 Chemistry Nobel Laureate October 5, 2011 - 6:56pm Addthis WASHINGTON, DC -- Secretary of Energy StevenChu today congratulated Daniel Shechtman for winning the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the discovery of quasicrystals." "Dr. Schechtman's discovery in 1982 not only led to a new field of quasicrystals, but also forever changed ideas about matter," said Secretary Chu, who is a

Page Chu Highlights Scientific Solutions to the Energy Crisis on New Facebook Page Facebook page will offer an inside look at efforts to transform the way we use and produce energy, as well as tips for reducing your home energy bill DOE Secretary StevenChu Washington, DC - During the 40th anniversary week of the moon landing, Energy Secretary StevenChu is taking one small step onto Facebook to highlight the potential of groundbreaking research to take giant leaps forward in solving the

U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today announced the offer of a conditional commitment to provide a partial guarantee for a $350 million loan for a geothermal power generation project.

U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today the selections of six projects that aim to find ways of converting captured carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources into useful products such as fuel, plastics, cement, and fertilizers.

Energy Secretary StevenChu announced $8 billion in conditional loan commitments for the development of innovative, advanced vehicle technologies that will create thousands of green jobs while helping reduce the nation’s dangerous dependence on foreign oil. The first three auto loans for advanced technologies were awarded to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors.

Energy Secretary StevenChu announced $8 billion in conditional loan commitments for the development of innovative, advanced vehicle technologies that will create thousands of green jobs while helping reduce the nation?s dangerous dependence on foreign oil. The first three auto loans for advanced technologies were awarded to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors.

Conference | Department of Energy Chu to Lead Delegation to IAEA 54th Annual General Conference U.S. Energy Secretary Chu to Lead Delegation to IAEA 54th Annual General Conference September 17, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington D.C. - Beginning Monday, September 20, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will lead the American delegation at the International Atomic Energy Agency's 54th General Conference in Vienna, Austria. During his visit, Secretary Chu will deliver a speech outlining the U.S.'s

in Joint Op-Ed | Department of Energy Clinton Praise Energy Cooperation Across the Americas in Joint Op-Ed Secretaries Chu and Clinton Praise Energy Cooperation Across the Americas in Joint Op-Ed April 16, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Secretary of Energy StevenChu and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton praised growing cooperation on energy and climate issues among the nations of the Western Hemisphere in an op-ed published today by the Miami Herald. Their piece also appeared in Spanish in

to Improve Energy Use in Commercial Buildings | Department of Energy 21 Million in Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Energy Use in Commercial Buildings Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $21 Million in Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Energy Use in Commercial Buildings November 30, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a live online chat at the White House earlier today, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced that 24 projects are receiving a total of $21 million in

1 Solar Decathlon Secretary Chu Visits the 2011 Solar Decathlon September 30, 2011 - 6:27pm Addthis Secretary Chu toured the Solar Village at the 2011 Solar Decathlon on the National Mall's West Potomac Park on September 30, 2011. April Saylor April Saylor Former Digital Outreach Strategist, Office of Public Affairs Earlier today, student Decathletes at the 2011 Solar Decathlon got to show off their homes - and the hard work they've done for the last two years -- to Secretary of Energy Steven

Department of Energy January 19, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - On Thursday, January 20, 2011, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will host the second meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). The first meeting of the New Year will focus on the importance of innovation in maintaining global competitiveness. Secretary Chu will begin his remarks at 9:30 AM. Media wishing to attend should contact Niketa Kumar at Niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov by Wednesday, January 19th by 5 p.m.

and Development Projects Secretary Chu Announces $38 Million for 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects Washington, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced the selection of 42 university-led research and development projects for awards totaling $38 million. These projects, funded over three to four years through the Department's Nuclear Energy University Program, will help advance nuclear education and develop the next generation of nuclear

Technology for Fisker Automotive | Department of Energy 528 Million Loan for Advanced Vehicle Technology for Fisker Automotive US Energy Secretary Chu Announces $528 Million Loan for Advanced Vehicle Technology for Fisker Automotive September 22, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced a $528.7 million conditional loan for Fisker Automotive for the development of two lines of plug-in hybrids that will save hundreds of millions gallons of gasoline

Department of Energy Keynote World Renewable Energy Forum in Denver Energy Secretary Chu to Keynote World Renewable Energy Forum in Denver May 16, 2012 - 1:13pm Addthis News Media Contact (202) 386-4940 WASHINGTON - Today, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will deliver a keynote address at the World Renewable Energy Forum in Denver, Colorado, where he will highlight the economic opportunities in the clean energy economy as well as the Obama Administration's

Indiana | Department of Energy Visit Delphi Power Electronics Plant in Kokomo Indiana Energy Secretary Chu to Visit Delphi Power Electronics Plant in Kokomo Indiana July 14, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington D.C. - On Friday, July 16, Energy Secretary StevenChu will travel to Kokomo, Indiana to tour Delphi Automotive Systems manufacturing plant with Mayor Greg Goodnight. Remarks will be given following the tour. The trip is part of a nationwide initiative led by President Obama and members

Partnership of the Americas | Department of Energy Bilateral Meetings at the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas Readout of Secretary Chu's Bilateral Meetings at the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas April 16, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis In connection with today's Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas, Energy Secretary StevenChu hosted three bilateral meetings. He met with Canadian Minister of Natural Resources Christian Paradis and discussed a range of energy

Future | Department of Energy Next Step in Nation's March toward Renewable Energy Future Salazar, Chu Announce Next Step in Nation's March toward Renewable Energy Future December 16, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON - Today Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced a comprehensive environmental analysis that has identified proposed 'solar energy zones' on public lands in six western states most suitable for environmentally sound, utility-scale solar

Announcement | Department of Energy Salazar will Join Senator Reid to Make Solar Energy Announcement Secretaries Chu and Salazar will Join Senator Reid to Make Solar Energy Announcement July 7, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON - Secretary of Energy StevenChu, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will make an announcement regarding job creation and solar energy development at the Nevada Test Site. Nevada stands to be the leading state for solar energy

Technology | Department of Energy 4 Million for Six New Projects to Advance IGCC Technology Secretary Chu Announces $14 Million for Six New Projects to Advance IGCC Technology September 9, 2011 - 6:16pm Addthis Washington, D.C. -U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today the selection of six projects aimed at developing technologies to lower the cost of producing electricity in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plants using carbon capture, while

and Development Projects | Department of Energy 8 Million for 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects Secretary Chu Announces $38 Million for 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects May 20, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced the selection of 42 university-led research and development projects for awards totaling $38 million. These projects, funded over three to four years through the

Turbine Designs | Department of Energy 5 Million to Support Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs Secretary Chu Announces $45 Million to Support Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs November 23, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the selection of Clemson University to receive up to $45 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for a wind energy test facility that will enhance the performance, durability,

Million in Funding to Support Research | Department of Energy 69 Early Career Scientists to Receive up to $85 Million in Funding to Support Research Secretary Chu Announces 69 Early Career Scientists to Receive up to $85 Million in Funding to Support Research January 14, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - Underscoring the Obama Administration's commitment to investing in innovation and research, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced that 69 scientists from

Wind Power Project | Department of Energy 17 Million Loan Guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power Project Secretary Chu Announces Closing of $117 Million Loan Guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power Project July 27, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington D.C. --- Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced that the Department of Energy has finalized a $117 million loan guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power, LLC, the owner and operator of the Kahuku Wind Power project. The project includes the development of an

Networks | Department of Energy Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Electric Transmission Networks Secretary Chu Announces Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Electric Transmission Networks December 18, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC-Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today award selections for $60 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support transmission planning for the country's three interconnection transmission networks. The 6 awards will promote collaborative

Development Projects | Department of Energy 71 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects Secretary Chu Announces Funding for 71 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects May 6, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the selection of 71 university research project awards as part of the Department of Energy's investments in cutting-edge nuclear energy research and development (R&D). Under the Nuclear Energy

Energy Ministerial | Department of Energy Initiatives to Promote Clean Energy at First Clean Energy Ministerial Secretary Chu Announces Initiatives to Promote Clean Energy at First Clean Energy Ministerial July 20, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - At the world's first Clean Energy Ministerial, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced that the United States is helping launch more than 10 international clean energy initiatives. These initiatives will cut energy waste; help

Energy Deployment Projects | Department of Energy Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects January 21, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC- U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support deployment of community-based

| Department of Energy 37 Million for Next Generation Lighting Secretary Chu Announces More than $37 Million for Next Generation Lighting January 15, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced more than $37 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support high-efficiency solid-state lighting projects. Solid-state lighting, which uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) instead of

Support Clean Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development | Department of Energy in Clean Cities Grants to Support Clean Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Clean Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development August 26, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the selection of 25 cost-share projects under the Clean Cities program that will be funded with

Emergency Preparedness | Department of Energy 8 Million in State Awards for Energy Emergency Preparedness Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $38 Million in State Awards for Energy Emergency Preparedness August 12, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - As part of its efforts to improve the nation's energy security and electricity reliability, today Energy Secretary StevenChu announced nearly $38 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to improve state emergency

Biofuels Research and Commercialization | Department of Energy 0 Million from Recovery Act to Accelerate Biofuels Research and Commercialization Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $800 Million from Recovery Act to Accelerate Biofuels Research and Commercialization May 5, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of the ongoing effort to increase the use of domestic renewable fuels, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced plans to provide $786.5 million from the American

Communities | Department of Energy Efforts to Promote Clean Energy in Tribal Communities Secretary Chu Announces New Efforts to Promote Clean Energy in Tribal Communities January 19, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today two new initiatives to promote tribal energy development and continue strengthening the partnership between the Department of Energy and tribal nations. Up to $10 million will be available this year through DOE's Tribal Energy

Research Facilities | Department of Energy Investments in Cutting-Edge Wind Energy Research Facilities Secretary Chu Announces New Investments in Cutting-Edge Wind Energy Research Facilities October 15, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced new investments today in three university-led wind energy research facilities that will enhance the United States' leadership role in testing and producing the most advanced and efficient wind turbines in the

Planning Initiatives | Department of Energy 8 Million to Support Local Energy Assurance Planning Initiatives Secretary Chu Announces Over $8 Million to Support Local Energy Assurance Planning Initiatives February 19, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON - Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that the Department of Energy is making selection of awards for more than $8 million to 43 cities and towns across the country to develop or expand local energy assurance plans that will improve

Federal Government | Department of Energy Steps to Implement Cool Roofs at DOE and Across the Federal Government Secretary Chu Announces Steps to Implement Cool Roofs at DOE and Across the Federal Government July 19, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced a series of initiatives underway at the Department of Energy to more broadly implement cool roof technologies on DOE facilities and buildings across the federal government. Cool

Technologies | Department of Energy more than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power Technologies Secretary Chu Announces more than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power Technologies April 22, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - On the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu announced that the Department will invest more than $200 million over five years to expand and accelerate the development, commercialization, and use of solar and water power

Research and Development | Department of Energy up to $184 Million Available for Advanced Vehicle Research and Development Secretary Chu Announces up to $184 Million Available for Advanced Vehicle Research and Development December 16, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced today the Department is accepting applications for up to $184 million over three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of new efficient vehicle

Research and Development | Department of Energy up to $62 Million for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development Secretary Chu Announces up to $62 Million for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development May 7, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the selections of projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems capable of

Projects | Department of Energy Awards $9.6 Million for Transformational Energy Research Projects Secretary Chu Awards $9.6 Million for Transformational Energy Research Projects September 10, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced the selection of six transformational energy research and development projects that could revolutionize how the country uses, stores and produces energy. Funded with $9.6 million from the American Recovery and

| Department of Energy Appear This Sunday on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Secretary Chu to Appear This Sunday on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition February 12, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington - This Sunday, February 14th, Energy Secretary StevenChu will appear on the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The Department of Energy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory worked with the builders to offer technical assistance as they designed and built a super high efficiency home and a

Works - As Prepared for Delivery | Department of Energy the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - As Prepared for Delivery Secretary Chu's Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - As Prepared for Delivery October 27, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC -- Secretary StevenChu testified this morning before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. His prepared testimony is below:

Winners 7, 2009 Secretary Chu Names 2009 Enrico Fermi Award Winners University of Texas and Stanford University Professors to Share Presidential Award WASHINGTON, DC - US Energy Secretary StevenChu has named Dr. John Bannister Goodenough and Dr. Siegfried S. Hecker as the winners of the Enrico Fermi Award, one of the most prestigious science and technology awards awarded by the U.S. Government. The Presidential award carries an honorarium of $375,000, which will be shared equally, and a

Environmental Cleanup in Ohio | Department of Energy 38 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Environmental Cleanup in Ohio Energy Secretary Chu Announces $138 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Environmental Cleanup in Ohio March 31, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC -- Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced $6 billion in new funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate environmental cleanup work and create thousands of jobs across 12 states - including a

Environmental Cleanup in New York | Department of Energy 48 million in Recovery Act Funding for Environmental Cleanup in New York Energy Secretary Chu Announces $148 million in Recovery Act Funding for Environmental Cleanup in New York March 31, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC -- Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced $6 billion in new funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate environmental cleanup work and create thousands of jobs across 12 states -

Environmental Cleanup in New Mexico | Department of Energy 384 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Environmental Cleanup in New Mexico Energy Secretary Chu Announces $384 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Environmental Cleanup in New Mexico March 31, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC -- Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced $6 billion in new funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate environmental cleanup work and create thousands of jobs across 12

Department of Energy Chu Visits Site of America's First New Nuclear Reactor in Three Decades Chu Visits Site of America's First New Nuclear Reactor in Three Decades February 15, 2012 - 2:12pm Addthis Just two days after the Department of Energy requested more than $770 million for nuclear energy in 2013, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu visited the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Georgia and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to highlight the steps the Obama Administration is taking

for Biofuels Research | Department of Energy Chu, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce $6.3 million for Biofuels Research Energy Secretary Chu, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce $6.3 million for Biofuels Research July 22, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the joint selection of awards of up to $6.3 million towards fundamental genomics-enabled research leading

discussion | Department of Energy Sharing Knowledge for a Low-Carbon Future: Zoellick and Chu in "live" discussion Sharing Knowledge for a Low-Carbon Future: Zoellick and Chu in "live" discussion July 13, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis On Wednesday July 13, World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick and US Energy Secretary StevenChu will discuss how technology and policy can help the world move toward a low-carbon future. Their half-hour discussion at the World Bank's Washington

Department of Energy Secretary Chu and GM to Hold Conference Call with Virginia Tech TODAY: Secretary Chu and GM to Hold Conference Call with Virginia Tech June 17, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy Secretary StevenChu will join Kent Helfrich, Executive Director of electronic controls and software at General Motors (GM), on a conference call to congratulate Virginia Tech as the overall winners of EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge. Students from Virginia Tech will join the

Secretary Chu To Host Earth Day Live Chat TOMORROW: Secretary Chu To Host Earth Day Live Chat April 19, 2012 - 12:10pm Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, April 20, 2012, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will host a livechat as part of the Energy Department's Earth Day celebrations to highlight the environmental and economic benefits of the Department's investments in clean energy. The live chat will be streamed on www.energy.gov tomorrow, and will feature questions from both in-person and

Department of Energy Secretary Chu to Host Live Chat on Clean Energy and Innovation WEDNESDAY: Secretary Chu to Host Live Chat on Clean Energy and Innovation January 24, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will host the Department of Energy's inaugural "Energy Matters" online town hall on President Obama's clean energy and innovation agenda as a follow-up to the State of the Union. He will speak to and answer questions from an online and

Energy Issues Call to Action on Carbon Capture and Storage Chu Issues Call to Action on Carbon Capture and Storage October 12, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis The attached letter from U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu was delivered today to Energy Ministers and other attendees of the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum in London, where Secretary Chu is speaking on Monday and Tuesday. For questions, email Tom.Reynolds@hq.doe.gov or Dan.Leistikow@hq.doe.gov Media contact(s): (202) 586-4940 Addthis

Department of Energy Chu Visits Site of America's First New Nuclear Reactor in Three Decades Chu Visits Site of America's First New Nuclear Reactor in Three Decades February 15, 2012 - 12:40pm Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Just two days after the Department of Energy requested more than $770 million for nuclear energy in 2013, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu visited the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Georgia and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to highlight the steps the Obama

Win" | Department of Energy Chu: "We Can and Must Compete in Clean Energy - and I Believe We Can Win" Chu: "We Can and Must Compete in Clean Energy - and I Believe We Can Win" November 18, 2011 - 2:37pm Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his remarks after touring the GE solar manufacturing facility in Arvada, Colorado today, Secretary of Energy StevenChu highlighted the choice America faces on whether we should accept defeat and watch solar jobs go overseas, or play to

Uranium Transfer to Fund Portsmouth Cleanup | Department of Energy March 2, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced today that the Department of Energy has issued a determination and market impact analysis authorizing uranium transfers to fund accelerated cleanup activities at the Portsmouth Site in Piketon, Ohio, through the third quarter of calendar year 2013. The Determination finds that the proposed transfer of uranium will not have an adverse

Statement of StevenChu Secretary of Energy Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate January 21, 2009 Chairman Bingaman, Ranking Member Murkowski, Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. For the past several months, Congress has considered various energy bills, including comprehensive energy and climate legislation. As part of that process, industries and groups have spoken up to promote and defend their interests. I am

Energy Washington, D.C. - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will host the first-ever Clean Energy Ministerial, bringing together ministers and stakeholders from more than 20 countries to launch or join new initiatives that will accelerate the world's transition to clean energy technologies. Government delegations will meet on Monday, July 19. On Tuesday, July 20, ministers, CEOs and other clean energy leaders will discuss their experiences and announce joint initiatives in a Public Forum.

the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. January 19, 2012 - 1:32pm Addthis Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Karissa Marcum Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Public Affairs Employees across the Department honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday, saluting the civil rights legend during a lively ceremony at Department headquarters. Secretary Chu joined Lynn Cothren, former personal assistant to Coretta Scott King, and Reverend C.T.

Watch here: Energy Secretary StevenChu and Microsoft Founder and Chairman Bill Gates hold a fireside chat at the 2012 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, where the two exchanged ideas about how small businesses and innovators can get off the ground successfully.

U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will join Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to make a major announcement about the City of Chicago’s commitment to energy efficiency as part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above approach to American energy.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dave Huizenga, head of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM), was part of a DOE delegation led by Secretary of Energy StevenChu that visited Catholic University’s Vitreous State Laboratory (VSL) this week.

As part of its efforts to improve the nation’s energy security and electricity reliability, today Energy Secretary StevenChu announced nearly $38 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to improve state emergency preparedness plans and ensure quick recovery and restoration from any energy supply disruptions.

Develops Every Available Source of American Energy" | Department of Energy Chu in Pittsburgh: "We Need an All-Out, All-of-the-Above Strategy that Develops Every Available Source of American Energy" Chu in Pittsburgh: "We Need an All-Out, All-of-the-Above Strategy that Develops Every Available Source of American Energy" February 9, 2012 - 3:27pm Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu joined Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl to tour a

"Wave the White Flag" | Department of Energy Chu: America Faces a Choice to "Compete in the Clean Energy Race" or "Wave the White Flag" Chu: America Faces a Choice to "Compete in the Clean Energy Race" or "Wave the White Flag" November 3, 2011 - 10:36am Addthis WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his speech to the Washington Post Live Smart Energy Conference today, Secretary of Energy StevenChu highlighted the choice America faces on whether or not to

Chu About Us John Chu - Communications Specialist with the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy John Chu John Chu joined the Department of Energy in March 2010 as a communications specialist, covering all digital communications in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Previously, John served as a Presidential Management Fellow with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Census Bureau, where he worked on food safety education, the Medicaid budget, and the 2010

Rick Stevens, Associate Laboratory Director, Computing, Environment and Life Sciences Rick Stevens Associate Laboratory Director - Computing, Environment and Life Sciences Rick Stevens is Argonne's Associate Laboratory Director for Computing, Environment and Life Sciences. Stevens has been at Argonne since 1982, and has served as director of the Mathematics and Computer Science Division and also as Acting Associate Laboratory Director for Physical, Biological and Computing Sciences. He is

Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced that four new corporate partners – Best Buy, Johnson Controls, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Veolia – are joining the Energy Department’s National Clean Fleets Partnership, a broad public-private partnership that assists the nation’s largest fleet operators in reducing the amount of gasoline and diesel they use nationwide.

U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the first round of funding from $1.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the selection of 12 projects that will capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources for storage or beneficial use.

Motor Company | Department of Energy Finalized $5.9 Billion Loan for Ford Motor Company US Energy Secretary Chu Announces Finalized $5.9 Billion Loan for Ford Motor Company September 17, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - Today, Secretary StevenChu announced that the Department of Energy has closed on its loan offer of $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Company to transform factories across Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio to produce more fuel efficient models. The loan is part

Energy-Saving Improvements Program | Department of Energy Donovan to Host Conference Call on Home Owners Energy-Saving Improvements Program Secretaries Chu and Donovan to Host Conference Call on Home Owners Energy-Saving Improvements Program April 20, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON - Thursday, April 21st, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan will launch a new pilot program intended to offer homeowners low-cost

National School Energy Challenge | Department of Energy Duncan to Host Press Conference Call to Announce National School Energy Challenge Secretaries Chu and Duncan to Host Press Conference Call to Announce National School Energy Challenge May 24, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, May 24, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu and U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will join with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) to make an announcement about a new energy

and Storage Project in Texas | Department of Energy Up To $154 Million for NRG Energy's Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Texas Secretary Chu Announces Up To $154 Million for NRG Energy's Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Texas March 9, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu announced today that a project with NRG Energy has been selected to receive up to $154 million, including funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Located in

Clean Energy Research | Department of Energy 7.5 Million Available for Joint U.S.-Chinese Clean Energy Research Secretary Chu Announces $37.5 Million Available for Joint U.S.-Chinese Clean Energy Research March 29, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today the availability of $37.5 million in U.S. funding over the next five years to support the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center. Funding from the Department of Energy will be matched by the

Department of Energy 1.9 Million to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Markets Secretary Chu Announces $41.9 Million to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Markets April 15, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC -- To expand the use of clean and renewable energy sources and reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced $41.9 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for fuel cell technology. These efforts will accelerate the commercialization and

Energy Projects | Department of Energy $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects Secretary Chu Announces $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects April 29, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis GOLDEN, CO - In an ongoing effort to expand domestic renewable energy, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced plans to provide $93 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support further development of wind energy in the United States during a

Department of Energy Agreement on FutureGen Project in Mattoon, IL Secretary Chu Announces Agreement on FutureGen Project in Mattoon, IL June 12, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu today announced an agreement with the FutureGen Alliance that advances the construction of the first commercial scale, fully integrated, carbon capture and sequestration project in the country in Mattoon, Illinois. "This important step forward for FutureGen reflects

Carbon Capture and Storage Projects | Department of Energy First Awards from $1.4 Billion for Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage Projects Secretary Chu Announces First Awards from $1.4 Billion for Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage Projects October 2, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the first round of funding from $1.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the selection of 12 projects that will capture

Weatherized | Department of Energy Major New Recovery Act Milestone: 300,000 Homes Weatherized Secretary Chu Announces Major New Recovery Act Milestone: 300,000 Homes Weatherized January 19, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced that states and territories across the country have now weatherized more than 300,000 low-income homes under the Recovery Act, a major milestone in the Department's efforts to reduce home energy bills for

Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing in the U.S. | Department of Energy 110 Million in SunShot Projects to Advance Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing in the U.S. Secretary Chu Announces Over $110 Million in SunShot Projects to Advance Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing in the U.S. April 5, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - As part of the SunShot Initiative, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the selection of up to $112.5 million over five years for funding to

Department of Energy U.S. Centers for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Secretary Chu Announces U.S. Centers for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research September 2, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that two consortia - one led by the University of Michigan and one led by the West Virginia University - will receive a total of $25 million over the next five years under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC). The funding will be

Carbon Capture Technology at Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants | Department of Energy Up to $55 Million in Funding to Develop Advanced Carbon Capture Technology at Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants Secretary Chu Announces Up to $55 Million in Funding to Develop Advanced Carbon Capture Technology at Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants October 13, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that $55 million will be made available to develop advanced

Electric School Buses | Department of Energy up to $10 Million to Support Plug-In Hybrid Electric School Buses Secretary Chu Announces up to $10 Million to Support Plug-In Hybrid Electric School Buses April 17, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC -- As part of the Department of Energy's commitment to advancing the next generation of electric vehicles in the United States, Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced the selection of a new demonstration and testing project to develop a

of the Americas | Department of Energy Invites Energy Leaders to the Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas Secretary Chu Invites Energy Leaders to the Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas November 2, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu invited energy ministers from across the Western Hemisphere to attend the Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas in Washington, DC on April 15-16, 2010. This Ministerial will bring

Names 2009 Enrico Fermi Award Winners Secretary Chu Names 2009 Enrico Fermi Award Winners September 17, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - US Energy Secretary StevenChu has named Dr. John Bannister Goodenough and Dr. Siegfried S. Hecker as the winners of the Enrico Fermi Award, one of the most prestigious science and technology awards awarded by the U.S. Government. The Presidential award carries an honorarium of $375,000, which will be shared equally, and a gold medal. The award is

Response Efforts | Department of Energy Postpones China Trip to Continue Work on BP Oil Spill Response Efforts Secretary Chu Postpones China Trip to Continue Work on BP Oil Spill Response Efforts May 21, 2010 - 12:00am Addthis Washington DC -- Energy Secretary StevenChu will postpone a trip to China, scheduled for next week, at the request of President Obama and stay in the country to continue his work on response efforts to the BP oil spill. "Finding a solution to this crisis is a

Detroit Economic Club Speech | Department of Energy Highlight Administration Support for U.S. Auto Industry in Detroit Economic Club Speech Secretary Chu to Highlight Administration Support for U.S. Auto Industry in Detroit Economic Club Speech January 6, 2012 - 4:08pm Addthis Washington D.C. - U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will travel to Detroit, Mich., next week to highlight the Obama Administration's support for the American automobile industry and the role investing in innovation will

Installed Under the Recovery Act | Department of Energy More Than 1,800 Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed Under the Recovery Act Secretary Chu Highlights More Than 1,800 Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed Under the Recovery Act May 13, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis LOS ANGELES - As part of the Obama Administration's comprehensive plan to address rising gas prices and reduce oil imports one-third by 2025, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced that to date, more than 1,800 electric

Bohemia to Unveil New FHA Powersaver Program | Department of Energy and HUD Secretary Donovan to Hold Press Conference in Bohemia to Unveil New FHA Powersaver Program Energy Secretary Chu and HUD Secretary Donovan to Hold Press Conference in Bohemia to Unveil New FHA Powersaver Program April 20, 2011 - 12:00am Addthis WASHINGTON, DC - THURSDAY, April 21st, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary StevenChu and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan will host a press

5, 2012 Chu Visits Site of America�s First New Nuclear Reactor in Three Decades Energy Secretary Announces New Nuclear Energy Research Grants and Next Steps on Used Fuel Recommendations WASHINGTON, D.C. � Just two days after the Department of Energy requested more than $770 million for nuclear energy in 2013, U.S. Secretary of Energy StevenChu visited the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Georgia and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to highlight the steps the Obama Administration is

Energy Announces Joint U.S.-China Building Efficiency MOU Chu Announces Joint U.S.-China Building Efficiency MOU July 16, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis BEIJING, CHINA - After touring the "America House," a U.S. designed demonstration of cutting edge "zero energy" building technology, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu today announced a new agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Chinese Ministry of Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) to foster collaboration and

Energy Weatherization Op-Ed in the Huffington Post Secretary Chu's Weatherization Op-Ed in the Huffington Post October 30, 2009 - 12:00am Addthis (Washington, DC) - Today, the Huffington Post Published an Op-Ed from U.S. Energy Secretary Chu in honor of National Weatherization Day. The text of the Op-ed is below: Weatherization: Saving Money by Saving Energy Published: October 30, 2009 in the Huffington Post I've always been a bit of an energy efficiency nut. I've made it my mission to cut

Rick Stevens Associate Laboratory Director Rick Stevens is Argonne's Associate Laboratory Director for Computing, Environment and Life Sciences. Stevens has been at Argonne since 1982, and has served as director of the Mathematics and Computer Science Division and also as Acting Associate Laboratory Director for Physical, Biological and Computing Sciences. He is currently leader of Argonne's Petascale Computing Initiative, Professor of Computer Science and Senior Fellow of the Computation

Thomas About Us Dr. Steven Thomas - Feedstocks Technology Manager, Bioenergy Technologies Office Dr. Steven R. Thomas serves as the Feedstock Supply and Logistics Team Lead for the Bioenergy Technologies Office. Most Recent Improving the Way We Harvest & Deliver Biofuels Crops May 24 What in the World Are "Feedstock Logistics"? December 9

Energy Secretary StevenChu, Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman and other senior Energy Department officials will participate in events across the country to highlight President Obama’s State of the Union address and discuss the Obama Administration’s commitment to American energy.

U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu announced today that $55 million will be made available to develop advanced technologies that can capture carbon dioxide from flue gases at existing power plants so that the greenhouse gas may be sequestered or put to beneficial use.

Building on President Obama’s State of the Union address in which he discussed the Obama Administration’s commitment to supporting innovation and American companies, U.S. Energy Secretary StevenChu will announce the three winning startup companies – based on a public vote and an expert review – out of the 14 participating in the “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” challenge during a conference call.

Department of Energy Nuclear Security Workers on the National Day of Remembrance Honoring Nuclear Security Workers on the National Day of Remembrance October 31, 2011 - 11:54am Addthis Workers dismantle a remaining B53, ensuring that the system will never again be part of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. | Credit: NNSA photo Workers dismantle a remaining B53, ensuring that the system will never again be part of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. | Credit: NNSA photo Secretary Chu

Margaret Chu About Us Dr. Margaret Chu - President, M.S. Chu+Associates, LLC Dr. Margaret Chu Dr. Margaret Chu is currently an independent consultant. She was the Director of the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management at the Department of Energy (DOE) from 2002 to 2005, managing the preparation of the disposal of U.S. spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste in the Yucca Mountain repository. Prior to the DOE position, she spent 21 years in the field of nuclear waste management and risk

Energy Bestows 5 Honors on EM in Esteemed Awards Program DOE Bestows 5 Honors on EM in Esteemed Awards Program October 4, 2012 - 12:00pm Addthis EM employees were part of the Uranium-233 (U-233) Disposition Alternatives Analysis team. Members of the team are pictured here with Secretary Chu, second from right, after receiving an Achievement Award Thursday. EM employees were part of the Uranium-233 (U-233) Disposition Alternatives Analysis team. Members of the team are pictured here with

The National Ignition Facility, the world's largest laser system, was dedicated at a ceremony on May 29, 2009 at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. These are the remarks by Steven Koonin, the undersecretary for science of the U.S. Department of Energy.

You Asked, Chu Answered You Asked, Chu Answered October 13, 2010 - 4:57pm Addthis John Schueler John Schueler Former New Media Specialist, Office of Public Affairs Last week Secretary Chu invited you to submit your questions on home energy efficiency and the response was tremendous. We sifted through your questions and recently discussed many of them with the Secretary. Here are the resources that the Secretary referenced during the discussion: Home Energy Saver Audit Energy Star Appliances

for Delivery | Department of Energy Remarks at the 2012 IAEA General Conference -- As Prepared for Delivery Secretary Chu's Remarks at the 2012 IAEA General Conference -- As Prepared for Delivery September 18, 2012 - 5:03pm Addthis Thank you, Ambassador Barros. I also want to thank Director General Amano for his outstanding leadership. I am honored to represent the United States today, and I want to share a message from President Barack Obama: To all those gathered for the 2012 IAEA General

R. Thai About Us Steven R. Thai - Office of Public Affairs Steven R. Thai Steven joined the U.S. Department of Energy in April of 2012 as a Press Assistant in the Office of Public Affairs, supporting the Office of Electrical Delivery and Energy Reliability, ARPA-E, Office of Indian Energy, and DOE Support Offices in crisis and strategic communications he is also the Mentorship Coordinator for the DOE/New Directions Alternative Program (Arlington County Public Schools) Mentorship Partnership. He

Secretary of Energy StevenChu today honored the Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory and several partner agencies with Secretary of Energy Achievement Awards for contributions to two significant environmental efforts in 2010.

aitment of Encjrgy .~ ' , Washington,, DC 20585 The Honorable Anthony Mosillo' ', ' 6500 Niagara Square. 'Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear Mayor Mosillo: ~, ' ", Secretary of Energy Hazel, O'Leary has announced a.new approach to openness in the Department of Energy (DOE) and its communications with the public. In ., support of this initiative, we are pleased to forward the enclosed information related to the,Curtiss Wright Metal's.Processing Division;site in your / jurisdiction that performed

JAN G -&; The Honorable Patricia Titer - 301 King.Street Alexandria, Virginia -22314 Dear Mayor Titer:, Secretary of Energy Hazel O'Leary has announced a'new approach, to, openness in the Department of Energy (DOE) and its communications wi-th the public. In support of this initiative, we are pleased to forward.the enclosed information related to the former. American Machine and Foundry Co. site in your ' jurisdiction that performed work for DOE's predecessor agencies. This ,informatibn is

7, 2011 The Honorable Arne Duncan Secretary of Education Washington, DC 20206-5120 Dear Secretary: As the Latino population continues to grow in the United States, so does the need to educate this growing portion of the population. Executive Order 13555, Improving Educational Opportunities and Outcomes for Latino Students, states, "only 13 percent of Latinos hold a bachelor's degree, and just 4 percent have completed graduate or professional degree programs." These are statistics we

Intelligence team given national honor Intelligence team given national honor A team known as the LANL Field Intelligence Element is being honored with the Department of Energy Exceptional Service Award. February 28, 2011 Los Alamos National Laboratory sits on top of a once-remote mesa in northern New Mexico with the Jemez mountains as a backdrop to research and innovation covering multi-disciplines from bioscience, sustainable energy sources, to plasma physics and new materials. Los Alamos

Steven Lawrence Manager - Nevada Field Office Our Leadership Steven J. Lawrence is the Manager of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Nevada Field Office. Prior tobeing named Manager, he served as Acting Manager and Deputy Manager. As NFO Manager, he is responsible for operation and maintenance of the 1,370-square-mile Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), as well as other facilities and sites across the U.S., to accomplish NNSA mission

2009: Chu at Brookhaven March 23, 2009: Chu at Brookhaven March 23, 2009: Chu at Brookhaven March 23, 2009 Secretary Chu, during a visit to DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, announces $1.2 billion in new science funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for major construction, laboratory infrastructure, and research efforts sponsored across the nation by the DOE Office of Science. Among the approved projects (pdf) are: $150 million to accelerate ongoing construction on the

Secretarial Honor Awards 2014 Secretarial Honor Awards Secretary Moniz will present the 2014 Secretarial Honor Awards at a ceremony on May 7, 2015 from 9:45 am to 10:45 am. The Secretary's Honor Awards are designed to recognize excellence and achievements during the past year. Individuals and teams are selected by the Secretary to receive these awards.

Missed Today's Town Hall with Sec. Chu? Missed Today's Town Hall with Sec. Chu? January 26, 2011 - 4:02pm Addthis We have the video of today's online town hall event with Secretary Chu up and ready for your viewing. Check it out here. Ginny Simmons Ginny Simmons Former Managing Editor for Energy.gov, Office of Public Affairs We have the video of today's online town hall event with Secretary Chu up and ready for your viewing. Check it out here. During the event, Secretary Chu highlighted several

Secretary Chu participated in a video conference call with 48 high school students participating in a Student Global Leadership Institute at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii. The students -- who come from 15 different high schools in China, Japan, Singapore, Jordan and the U.S. -- are implementing their own energy projects.

- March 16, 2012 | Department of Energy from Secretary Chu on the Power Marketing Administrations' Role - March 16, 2012 Memorandum from Secretary Chu on the Power Marketing Administrations' Role - March 16, 2012 On March 16, 2012, Secretary Chu sent a memo to the Administrators of the four PMAs outlining a strategy to ensure that the PMAs can play a leadership role in their respective regions in modernizing the grid to meet 21st century needs. 3-16-12 Memorandum from Secretary Chu.pdf

Celebrate Earth Day with Secretary Chu Celebrate Earth Day with Secretary Chu April 16, 2012 - 5:51pm Q&A What would you ask Secretary Chu about the environmental benefits of transitioning to a clean energy economy? Ask Us Addthis Celebrate Earth Day with Secretary Chu Amanda Scott Amanda Scott Former Managing Editor, Energy.gov How can I participate? Tweet questions @energy with the hashtag #AskEnergy. Email questions to newmedia@hq.doe.gov. This Friday, April 20, at 10:45am ET, join us for

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Laboratory Fellows November 19, 2012 Engineering, physics and computer science leaders announced LOS ALAMOS, N.M., November 19, 2012-Three distinguished members of the Los Alamos National Laboratory scientific staff are being honored with appointment as Laboratory Fellows for 2012. The committee ranked a collection of nominations on the basis of: 1) Sustained, high-level achievements in programs of importance to the Laboratory;2) A fundamental or important discovery that has led to widespread

c - . .' 0 -- .' . . - . . The Honorable, William S . Cohen . : Secretary ofDefense Washington, D.C. 20301 -. , 1. .' .- - I &karMr. Secretary: . ' The Congress recently sent to the President for signature the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1998. Among other provisions, this bill would immediately transfer responsibility for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program @USRAP) from the Department of Energy to the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Assuming that

, 2008 The Honorable Jeff Bingaman Chairman Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-6150 Dear Mr. Chairman: Thank you for your May 12,2008, letter concerning the current and projected impacts of biofuels on food and gasoline prices, among other issues. We emphatically agree with the suggestion in your press release of May 15 concerning this letter that "it's wise for folks to catch their breath and get better educated on the complexities before

Secretary of Energy StevenChu gave the keynote address at the 2011 EFRC Summit and Forum. In his talk, Secretary Chu highlighted the need to "unleash America's science and research community" to achieve energy breakthroughs. The 2011 EFRC Summit and Forum brought together the EFRC community and science and policy leaders from universities, national laboratories, industry and government to discuss "Science for our Nation's Energy Future." In August 2009, the Office of Science established 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers. The EFRCs are collaborative research efforts intended to accelerate high-risk, high-reward fundamental research, the scientific basis for transformative energy technologies of the future. These Centers involve universities, national laboratories, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit firms, singly or in partnerships, selected by scientific peer review. They are funded at $2 to $5 million per year for a total planned DOE commitment of $777 million over the initial five-year award period, pending Congressional appropriations. These integrated, multi-investigator Centers are conducting fundamental research focusing on one or more of several ?grand challenges? and use-inspired ?basic research needs? recently identified in major strategic planning efforts by the scientific community. The purpose of the EFRCs is to integrate the talents and expertise of leading scientists in a setting designed to accelerate research that transforms the future of energy and the environment.

GEA Honors Geothermal Leaders GEA Honors Geothermal Leaders December 9, 2013 - 12:00am Addthis Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2013) The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) has announced the winners for the GEA Honors, which recognize companies and individuals that have made significant contributions during the past year to advancing technology, spurring economic development and protecting the environment. The winners were selected in categories including Technological Advancement, Economic

Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant Secretary Chu Visits Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant February 15, 2012 - 3:54pm Addthis Secretary Chu traveled to Waynesboro, Georgia, to visit the Vogtle nuclear power plant, the site of what will be the first new nuclear reactors to be built in the United States in three decades. | Image credit: Southern Company. Secretary Chu traveled to Waynesboro, Georgia, to visit the Vogtle nuclear power plant, the site of what will be the first new nuclear reactors to be built in

Energy on the August 23 Earthquake Secretary Chu's Statement on the August 23 Earthquake August 24, 2011 - 2:30pm Addthis Secretary Chu Secretary Chu Former Secretary of Energy Dear Colleagues: I want to take a moment to thank all of our employees and contractors in the Washington, D.C. metro area who responded to yesterday's earthquake with great calm and professionalism. All six DOE buildings in the area were safely evacuated and we have no reports of any injuries to our staff or visitors.

' \ Department of Energy ~ Washing& DC 20585 JAN 13 igg5 The Honorable Stanley J. ,Esposito, 888 Washington Boulevard Stamford, Connecticut 06904 Dear Mayor.Esposito: Secretary:of Energy Hazel O!Leary has.announced a new approach to openness,in the Department of Energy (DOE)'and its communications with.the public!. In support of this initiative, we are.pleased to forward the enclosed information related to the .former American,Cyanamid Co; site in your jurisdiction that performed work for

Secretary Chu met with the Senior Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Seishu Makino, and reaffirmed the shared commitment of the United States and Japan to cooperate on a range of energy issues.